Yogesh Singh

  Carbohydrates ·         Macronutrient ·         Major source of Energy ·         45% - 80% of total caloric intake ·         Inexpensive source of energy than fats and proteins ·         Present in foods in forms – sugar, starches and fibres.   Classification of Carbohydrates ·         Classified on the basis of the number of sugar units present. ·         Also classified as:   v Available carbohydrates- Which can be digested and gives energy when oxidised in the body v Unavailable carbohydrates – Which cannot be digested because human body doesn’t have enzymes for their breakdown. No energy but works in elimination of faecal waste.     Sources of Carbohydrates   ·  ...